After contacting multiple contractors to do some general fixups on the house we purchased, I had the luck of my fiance finding Joel via Yelp. WHAT A BREATH OF FRESH AIR! What does one want in a contractor/handyman? This is what I experienced with Joel: (1) Arrived on time for the initial visit/inspection, on short notice (with his wife and two lovely children). (2) Understood what we were looking for, understood that we had NO IDEA what we really needed, and very professionally walked through the house with us, suggesting improvements with an *amazing* eye for detail. Things like replacing door hinges, changing the grout in tiles, repainting cabinets. (3) Settled on a final work list within a day, with an estimate that was less than half of what the general contractors quoted us for less than half the work. (4) Came with me to home depot, on his own time, and helped me pick out parts for the repair, explaining the process to me in the meantime. He did not charge me for this, even though we spent several hours at Home Depot. (5) Started work on time, the major job being repainting all the cabinets the house. All precautions were taken, including covering the floor and walls. (6) FINISHED WORK ON TIME. On exactly the day he had quoted, he handed the keys back to me and we did the final walkthrough. It came out way, way better than I had expected. (7) BILLED EXACTLY WHAT HE QUOTED. It shouldn't be that hard to do this, but it's rare! I am so happy with Joel's work, and could not write a more glowing review. He's definitely won all my future business. read more

Im very impressed with Joels work. He estimated a kitchen remodel for one of my properties and executed the completion before the time scheduled. he is very professional , works very hard and worked with our budget . I look forward to working with him on my next remodel project and I highly recommend his services . read more

Joel is awesome to work with. I was referred to him by a coworker. I had Joel do the following: 1. Remove giant florescent ceiling light (circa 1970's)- he dry walled and installed recessed canned lights 2. Paint walls 3. Paint all cabinets add updated hardware (This is a great alternative to getting refaced) 4. Remove old peel and stick tiles and install porcelain tile floors 5. Install over-the-stove micro hood 6. Repaint front door ( patched and repaired) 7. Update all electrical outlets and lights 8. Install dishwasher and garbage disposal 9. Updated baseboards To start, Joel and I communicated by email a couple times, then he came over to my house to take measurements of the kitchen. He provide me an estimate a couple days later- he grouped the "jobs" in smaller batches just in case I needed to do them over time. I loved working with Joel, because he made suggestions to help me decide in what colors, finish, hardware, etc... He also stayed late every couple days after I got off of work so he could walk me through what he did. You can really tell that he takes pride in what he does. If you have a specific time line, you need to let him know. We had a pretty large job and I let Joel know that I was in no hurry. Joel always communicated with me, he did what he said he would do and he was very pleasant to work with. His prices are very fair, they are not "cheap" I believe you get what you pay for and in this case, you get more than what you pay for. read more

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Joel has done many incredible jobs for me in the past. This last one was an apartment renovation where the tenant a chain smoker lived for 35 years. Joel completely transformed the apartment, and even gave the tired old neglected cabinets a new look. Not only were the walls repainted, the floors were redone and the cabinets look brand spanking new. The work was quick, efficient and timely. I thought I was not going to be able to rent the apartment for a month or two, and everything got done in two weeks. I highly recommend Home Reborn. read more

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Joel is not only a helpful and resourceful handyman; he's a craftsman and planner in his own right. His skill and dedication to his work is examplary to the trade. Timely, hard-working, courteous, easy to work with, fair in his fees...the list goes on. I used him to install some new doors, both interior slab doors and closet doors from Ikea, and his excellent work ethic and quality shine through...on time, on budget, and always in consultation with me all details. The results are just amazing, as good as you can get! I'd highly recommend Joel to anyone. read more

Joel is a experienced and talented handyman. We had him tear out a bad tile job and replace it. He was fair, honest, and reasonably priced. We will have him in the future fur more repairs. Thanks Joel! read more

No Response ..Called over 3 weeks ago and was advised by a lady they would get in contact with me to schedule for Joel to come out and give us a estimate but of course never happened .No emails or calls to try to reach out read more

No Response, what a disappointment... I called them on Tuesday and left a message, I then followed back up Thursday and left another message though never received a call back. Others might have had good luck once they reached them. However, if a business can't get back to me after 2 calls in a week, how reliable will they be doing the work? I'll pass as there are others who clearly want the work... read more

Joel did several odd jobs around my house about a month ago, including changing locks, replacing a toilet seat, fixing a window, and repairing a gate, and I'm still really happy with the work he did. He is honest, hardworking, and flexible, as well as extremely tidy! As someone on a budget, I really appreciated that he came up with creative solutions that were also well-executed and not just quick fixes. And he stuck within his quote. Also, as a woman alone at the house, I never felt the least bit uncomfortable around Joel. He is such a nice, pleasant guy. read more

Joel has since messaged me on Yelp saying I have the wrong guy. I called the number I have for him and the person who answered (i.e., the person who showed up at my house out of nowhere and was angry that I was "late") identified himself as Joel Sajche who does tile work in Noe Valley... Stop pretending this is a review for another company. read more

Joel is a talented carpenter. I hired him to repair some rotted redwood steps in front of my house and he did a brilliant job. The new steps are strong, stable and attractive. They'll last for the next 20 years, easy. Highly recommended. read more

Dependable, honest, competent, hardworking and always pleasant. What more do you need? Able to help with many services...construction, plumbing,painting, landscaping, repairs. read more

I've used many contractors over the years and Joel is the best. He is prompt, courteous, and takes pride in his work. I endorse him with no hesitation. read more

Super nice gal answered the phone. Unfortunately he doesn't do work on rental property. Too bad.

Joel helped complete a major kitchen remodel including installing cabinets, moving and installing doors, plastering, patching stucco and more. He is one of the most reliable, responsive and hardworking people I've hired - great problem solver with attention to detail, and just a very nice guy. read more

Yes, Joel is THAT good! He is a man who values the quality of his work and customer satisfaction above all else. He voluntarily went above and beyond for us at every step of our project, while not charging us extra. While he provides top quality work, he also looks out for the cost to the customer. His approach is to watch for ways to save some money while not sacrificing quality.No needless extras will crop up from Joel. He seems to approach the job as if he is doing it for his own family: taking extra time and care along the way. I recommend Joel without any hesitation. I look forward to doing business with him again! read more

I'm going to join the chorus in praise of Nelly and Joel. That's our house at the top of this page, the beige one with purple trim and fucsia door! Joe and his crew did a fantastic job -- super thorough prep, careful taping to avoid painting stuff that shouldn't be painted, and meticulous clean up afterwards. Furthermore, at every step of the way he was clear on communications and timelines. Nelly is a huge asset to the business, facilitating communications, answering questions about pricing and deadlines for deposits, etc., and even helping with paint color selection when the color we originally wanted turned out to be prone to fading. She is also a contractor, so can answer technical questions as well as administrative ones. Definitely would hire them again if another occasion arises. read more

I found Joel on Yelp, looking for a good handyman to paint my new window frames. Some handymen don't like to paint, but Joel is not one of them. He and his helper did a great job - very respectful. I would not hesitate to recommend Joel. read more

Joel has been my go-to handyman in the last three plus years. He has helped several projects including fixing the deck in the backyard, replacing window sills, built and install doors to the crawlspace, cleaning up the crawlspace, replacing all of our faucets and four toilets, and numerous other repairs. He is an all-around talent, works fast, is very detail oriented, and has always delivered high quality work. His rate was also reasonable, and he is flexible as to how I preferred to be charged (either based on per project or hours). Joel has proved to be honest, reliable and great to communicate with. In several instances, he advised against more expensive options on projects even though that meant less work for him. For example, we had half dozen wood posts in our crawlspace that the termite inspectors recommended to add cement to the base to prevent termites, which was quoted to cost over $1k. Joel found out that these posts were not used for support and could be simply removed for minimal cost. His wife does a great job scheduling and he always shows up on time for both the initial visit for estimate and the work days. I have recommended Joel to several of our friends, and at least two hired him for various projects and they were all happy about his work. I would absolutely recommend Joel if you need a top notch handyman. read more

Joel is friendly and knowledgeable. It can be hard to find a trustworthy and experienced handyman, but I'm glad Joel was able to provide his services. I had new trim installed and a wall outlet repositioned. Work was done in a timely manner and price was more than fair. I would definitely recommend Home Reborn. read more

I would like to have Joel on speed dial so I could have him handle any and all repairs on my home! He recently converted a space in my home and did so with great ideas, skill, and care. In an earlier job, he created a drain at the base of a sloping driveway--another project truly well done. He was prompt, his price was more than fair, and his work was excellent. I've already recommended him to two friends because I think so highly of him. I'd give him six stars if I could. read more

Joel has done several jobs for us, and I can say we were very pleased with his work. The first job was to repair a screen door that had sentimental value, and I had been told by another handyman that it would be cheaper to buy a new one. Joel understood the significance and attachment I had to this screen door. He completed the job in a short time, taking the door home to restore it. The door was hung and I was so very pleased. It is obvious that he takes pride in his work. And he is skilled in what he does. This is a rare thing. And I believe his prices are very fair. He also removed and repaired areas where we had water leaks. He made suggestions that improved the likelihood that water would be prevented from causing damage. It is also very helpful to have a handyman who can repair and install small jobs. I would highly recommend him. read more

Finally, our search for a handyman is over! Our long loved handyman moved away and we've since been in search of multi talented handyman. Joel just finished two days at our house that involved plumbing, electrical, plaster and painting. Get that list knocked out!! read more

Joel is a man of many talents and skills: carpentry, dry wall, painting, among others. He completed our unfinished garage, turning it from an ugly, inefficient space into a clean, well-lighted place for work. He arrived on time, left the workspace in order each day, and was unfailingly pleasant and informative. We recommend him highly. read more

I was in need of a handyman, desperately! My former guy, whom I trusted well over a decade, moved out of the East Bay Area. Yelp was my reliable resource - where I found Joel and his all five star reviews. Had some odds 'n end patch-ups and fixer-uppers- hole in (hallway) wall, baseboard replacing, and closet track/head rail fixing. After giving him a call around the dinner hour, he said to email him the detailed jobs I needed done and he'd be over in couple days with a free estimate. True to his words, he was at our door exactly at 9AM the day we'd agree to meet. Rates were very good (labor & material.) Didn't think Joel was going to start that first day, but did! I was soo happy. He finished the mini projects the following day around noon time. Very meticulous and neat this gentleman was.Takes pride in his work, and very honest. He is definitely in my 'favorites' on my iphone contact. Thank you Joel for a job well done!!! read more

Joel is an amazing handyman and painter. We hired Joel to paint the inside of our house before moving in. He did a perfect job at a reasonable price. He was very easy to work with and we appreciated how much pride he took in his work. Joel is very easy to work with and incredibly considerate. He was always on time and left the space clean . When it comes to painters joel is our number one guy! read more

Joel and Manuel did an awesome job with painting our walls with vaulted ceilings and installing laminate flooring. My husband and I have two young children who pretty much "vandalized" the house with their "graffiti" on the walls and splotches and stains all over the carpet, and so we wanted to make our place look decent to live in again. We interviewed several other handymen/contractors before deciding on Joel to do the job, and we chose him because he seemed the most reliable and most reasonably-priced. He was just overall pleasant to work with throughout the entire process. He is a man of his word, and we're so happy we went with him. read more

Joel came through for us on a demolition/remodel project that we had to finish on a really tight timeline. He installed drywall for us lightning fast and also hooked up our new washer and dryer. He was easy to communicate with, clear about what he could accomplish, stayed in the budget we discussed and was on time and super efficient. We will absolutely use him again and again. He's also just a delightful guy to be around and incredibly flexible and dependable. Best handyman ever! read more

Joel rocks. He's very knowledgeable, a clear communicator, and a good problem solver. Shows up on time and gets right down to work - thank you Joel! read more

I've had other handymen do work on my house who were good but I wish I had known Joel then...he's great! Top quality work, on time, within the projected budget, competent in every way. The simply the best. I recommend him without reservation for any project. read more

I have used Joel for several jobs, and he has never been anything less than courteous, reliable, punctual, flexible, and competent. Highly recommend. read more

Thank you Joel for yet another job well done! We needed to replace a sliding glass door and found a (new) door on Craigslist. Joel and Manuel installed it quickly and beautifully with virtually no mess at all. At the last moment, we asked Joel to take a look at another small project (that we'd nearly forgotten about) and not only did he take a look, he got it done! We'll be calling Joel first for all future jobs! read more

We have had Joel and Manuel out to work on our little back house on two occasions. Everything I would be saying has been said in other posts about them - they are AWESOME and professional to the tee! On time, no hassles, super cool AND hard workers that do stellar work. I am a bit biased because my family is from the same country as Joel...but what more can I say, just good people that know their craft. If you hire Joel and Manuel they will deliver excellent work at a totally reasonable price. I think Joel should stop calling himself a handyman, b/c I think he and his partner Manuel are really carpenters and craftsman at their core!!! read more

Last minute request to paint two rooms - in and out, very tidy. Also flexible to come out quickly during the holidays. iGracias, Joel y Manuel! read more